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Rapid Access III USB Keyboard: User’s Guide...
This guide contains a product description, hardware and software installation instructions, and product use and maintenance information. For information on solving problems, see Appendix A. Problem solving. For additional information on using this product, visit the IBM Healthy Computing Web site at: v http//www.ibm.com/pc/healthycomputing Product description The Rapid Access III USB Keyboard works with IBM and ISA-standard ®...
Connecting the keyboard to your computer This section provides information on connecting the keyboard. Connecting the keyboard to a USB port To connect your keyboard to a computer USB port, attach the keyboard connector to the computer USB port, as shown. Installing the USB hardware device To install the USB device, do the following: 1.
Using the Rapid Access Buttons This section contains information on using the Rapid Access Buttons. The keyboard in the illustration has the following button features: v An Email button 1 , Standby button 4 , and six buttons 2 that you can customize to access a file, program, or Web site.
Customizing the Rapid Access Buttons The first time you press one of the customizable buttons, a window opens and prompts you to follow the on-screen instructions to customize the buttons. You can customize each of the six multi-colored buttons for use as a shortcut to a computer program, a file, or a Web site.
To print the new button label, do the following: 1. Be sure paper is in the printer, and the printer is turned on. 2. Follow steps 1 and 2 in Customizing the Rapid Access Buttons on page 1-4 to open the Rapid Access Keyboard Customization window. 3.
Disabling the on-screen display To disable the on-screen display, do the following: 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 in Customizing the Rapid Access Buttons on page 1-4 to open the Rapid Access Keyboard Customization window. 2. Click Preferences to open the Rapid Access Keyboard Preferences window. 3.
For more information about labeling the buttons, setting up preferences, setting up your work area, and troubleshooting, click the Help button at the bottom of the Rapid Access Keyboard Customization window. Device-usage guideline Before you begin using devices connected to the keyboard, be sure to note the following device-usage guideline: v Do not activate resource-intensive devices at the same time because USB limitations might cause a degradation in the performance and speed of the...
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For more information on how to configure and use the other devices with your keyboard, see the User’s Guides that come with those other devices. Rapid Access III USB Keyboard: User’s Guide...
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For more information about your computer power-management settings, see the documentation that comes with your computer. v The Help button does not work correctly. If the Help button does not start Windows help, be sure that Windows help was installed on your computer. From the Start menu, click Help. If you cannot access Help, it might not have been installed.
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4. Click Preferences in the Rapid Access Keyboard Customization window. 5. Click Keep Rapid Access Buttons enabled. 6. Click OK. 7. Click Cancel to exit the software. If your keyboard buttons still do not work, be sure that the keyboard is properly connected to the computer.
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To uninstall and reinstall the Rapid Access software in Windows: 1. Click Start --> Settings --> Control Panel. 2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs. 3. Select IBM Rapid Access Keyboard from the displayed list. 4. Click Add/Remove..5. Click Yes. 6. When the uninstallation procedure completes, insert the Rapid Access Keyboard CD into your CD-ROM drive.
During the warranty period, assistance for replacement or exchange of defective components is available. In addition, if your IBM option is installed in an IBM computer, you might be entitled to service at your location. Your technical support representative can help you determine the best alternative.
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For the support telephone number and support hours by country, refer to the following table or to the enclosed technical support insert. If the number is not provided, contact your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. Response time may vary depending on the number and nature of the calls received.
If a Machine does not function as warranted during the warranty period, and IBM or your reseller are unable to either 1) make it do so or 2) replace it with one that is at least functionally equivalent, you may return it to your place of purchase and your money will be refunded.
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IBM or your reseller will 1) either repair or exchange the failing Machine and 2) provide the service either at your location or a service center. IBM or your reseller will also manage and install selected engineering changes that apply to the Machine.
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IBM or your reseller of changes in a Machine’s location. IBM is responsible for loss of, or damage to, your Machine while it is 1) in IBM’s possession or 2) in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges.
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Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation and are only limited to the extent permitted by the applicable legislation. Limitation of Liability: The following is added to this Section: Where IBM is in breach of a condition or warranty implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 or other similar legislation, IBM’s liability is limited to the repair or replacement...
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2. as to any other actual damage arising in any situation involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject of this Statement of Limited Warranty, IBM’s liability will be limited to the charge paid by you for the individual Machine that is the subject of the claim.
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Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 or other legislation which cannot be excluded or limited. The Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 will not apply in respect of any goods which IBM provides, if you require the goods for the purposes of a business as defined in that Act.
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(1) an IBM reseller approved to perform warranty service or (2) from IBM. If you purchase an IBM Machine in a Middle Eastern or African country, you may obtain warranty service for that Machine from the IBM entity within the...
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IBM with fraud or gross negligence and for express warranty. The following sentence is added to the end of item 2: IBM’s liability under this item is limited to the violation of essential contractual terms in cases of ordinary negligence.
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Limitation of Liability: The following replaces the second sentence in the first paragraph:In each such instance unless otherwise provided by mandatory law, IBM is liable for no more than: 1. (unchanged) 2. as to any other actual damage arising in all situations involving nonperformance by IBM pursuant to, or in any way related to the subject matter of this Statement of Warranty, IBM’s...
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Goods and Services Act 1982. Applicability of suppliers and resellers (unchanged). The following is added to the end of this Section: IBM’s entire liability and your sole remedy, whether in contract or in tort, in respect of any default shall be limited to damages.
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Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits. Proper cables and connectors are available from IBM authorized dealers. IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
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Directive 89/366/ECC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility. IBM can not accept responsibility for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non-recommended modification of the product, including the fitting of non-IBM option cards.
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Directiva 89/336/CEE en lo que a la legislatura de los Estados Miembros sobre compatibilidad electromagnética se refiere. IBM no puede aceptar responsabilidad alguna si este producto deja de satisfacer dichos requisitos de protección como resultado de una modificación no recomendada del producto, incluyendo el ajuste de tarjetas de opción que no sean IBM.
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